An enjoyable mix of clues, with some tricky sections that I got a bit stuck on. Favourites 12ac, 7/17 and 8dn. Thanks to Brummie.
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Guardian 27,601 – Picaroon
To paraphrase Dr Johnson, when a solver is tired of Picaroon’s puzzles, he is tired of life; and here is another fine example of the genre. I can’t see a theme in this … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,600 by Chifonie
Is it still Monday?
Guardian Cryptic 27,599 by Puck
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27599.
Guardian Quiptic 980/Hectence
Hectence is a long-time setter of the Quiptic and she has compiled a delightful puzzle for us this morning. It’s well-constructed, with one or two challenging clues, but eminently tractable with a bit … Read more >>
Guardian 27,598 / Vulcan
Vulcan continues to slip comfortably into the Monday slot vacated by Rufus, to provide the traditional ‘gentle start to the week’. We have the customary medley of anagrams, charades and double and cryptic … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,591 by Picaroon
Due to IT issues, PeeDee has been unable to add his preamble and schedule/publish this blog.
Guardian 27,596 / Paul
I commented only last week on Paul’s fortnightly appearances in the Prize slot – and this week he pops up in the Friday slot instead [?]. [PS: I’d temporarily forgotten that it’s a … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,595 by Tramp
Lots of fun, with plenty of tricky surfaces and definitions. Haven’t been able to spot a theme… Favourites 17 and 19/10. Thanks, Tramp.
Guardian 27,594 – Imogen
This was considerably more of a challenge than yesterday’s Qaos, but after a slow start it yielded steadily and satisfyingly, with a couple of tricky parsings to work out at the end. Thanks … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,593 by Qaos
A relatively straightforward puzzle this morning from Qaos.
Guardian Quiptic 979 Pan
Thanks Pan for a typical Quiptic. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5 Our future king has appropriate headgear (6) CROWNS : CR(abbrev. for “Charles Rex”, King Charles, our;the crossword setter’s and … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,592 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27592.
Guardian Prize 27,585 /Paul
I was rather surprised to see Paul’s name on the Prize puzzle, after he’d already filled the Tuesday slot last week. I think we’re used to a weekly appearance from him by now … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,590 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27590.